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NRCS Web Soil Survey Data Updated

February 5, 2014 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: USDA

Data on soils on the nations 3,265 soil survey areas are now updated and available free online from USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Building A New Path To Dryland No-Till Prosperity

After eliminating fallow more than a decade ago, Colorado no-tillers Scott and Lyle Ravenkamp are using cover crops, compost fertilizer and residue-conscious equipment to get the most from their dryland operation.

By John Dobberstein posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Nutrient Management

In the expansive fields of eastern Colorado, no-tiller Scott Ravenkamp is fighting a silent war against fallow.

Modern Irrigation, Less Tillage Makes Every Drop Of Water Count

With shrinking water supplies, no-till, strip-till and technology tools can conserve the precious resource and even boost crop yields.

By Jack Zemlicka posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in Precision Agriculture, Water Management

Of all the elements involved in producing a healthy crop, water may be the most often taken for granted. Unlike fertilizer or seed, which are costly necessities, precipitation is free of charge.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

No-Till Shift Leads To Brighter, More Profitable Days

Embracing no-till 2 decades ago helped Carl Mattson preserve fragile soils, boost wheat yields and get an upper hand on problematic weeds.

By Carl Mattson and Martha Mintz posted on February 1, 2014 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101

No-till has definitely changed the landscape of our farm over the years, but it was a change in the farms around us in the late 1980s that gave us the push into no-till.

More Changes To USDA Cover Crop Policy

By John Dobberstein posted on January 8, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops

No-tillers who use summer fallow in their rotations and are enrolled in crop insurance should exercise caution if they plan to seed or graze cover crops this year.

Valuable Tips For Continued Cover Crop Innovation

With the combinations and benefits constantly evolving, cover crops are showing more promise than ever to boost soil health and improve the bottom line for no-tillers.

By John Dobberstein posted on January 1, 2014 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Whether it's boosting soil organic matter, improving water infiltration, reducing compaction or fixing nitrogen, it’s more clear than ever that cover crops are at the center of discussion when it comes to progressive no-tilling.

NRCS Updates Cover Crop Termination Rules

December 27, 2013 | Posted in Cover Crops

There are a few changes to cover crop rules on the summer fallow crop insurance policy.

NRCS: New Tools To Measure Impacts Of Conservation On Ag Land

November 19, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

Source: By Ciji Taylo, National Resources Conservation Service

USDAs Natural Resources Conservation Service is partnering with farmers to establish 20 edge-of-field monitoring stations that will measure the benefits of conservation systems, including cover crops, nutrient management and irrigation water management.

No-Till, Covers May Hold Key To Easing Nutrient-Loading Issues

The success of no-till, cover crops and nutrient stewardship in Indiana’s Eagle Creek Watershed could serve as a blueprint for preserving farmland productivity without sacrificing water quality.

By Mark Parker posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Water Management

Farmers are increasingly faced with a daunting task: increasing crop yields for a growing world population while trying to minimize the impact of their management decisions on fragile watersheds.

Tips For Making No-Tilled Corn-On-Corn Successful

No-tillers and planter experts share their advice in working through tough corn residue and achieving good stands in continuous corn.

By Laura Barrera posted on November 1, 2013 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Price advantages. Nutrient management. Increasing organic matter. Soil types. There are many reasons a no-tiller may decide to work with a corn-on-corn rotation, but continuous no-till corn isn’t absent of challenges.

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Last-Minute Planter Prep for No-Tillers & Strip-Tillers

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Martin-Till, precision specialist Chad Baker, co-owner of Baker Precision Planter Works in Orangeville, Ill., helps a first-generation no-tiller with planter setup, and later encounters a couple problems with a strip-tiller’s new 24-row planter. Plus, veteran agronomist Brad Forkner checks in with a couple tips for farmers to keep in mind before they take the field.

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